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One More Happy Ending

The tale of three women with contrasting personalities who unexpectedly become friends and support each other through life's challenges, discovering their self-worth along the way. Kang Zi You, who recently returned to China from the United States, works as a sales executive director at an aesthetic medical clinic owned by her close friend Lin Qian Yu. Despite excelling in her career, Kang Zi You struggles with personal organization and relies on her daughter Kang Ni for support. Kang Ni, a skilled homemaker with a passion for cooking and table setting, cares for her mother while longing for independence. The arrival of a new doctor, Nie Yun Ze, disrupts the women's routine but also brings Kang Zi You and Nie Yun Ze closer despite their differences. Meanwhile, Lin Qian Yu's marital problems compel Kang Zi You to work with her ex-husband's wife, Meng Yu Shan, to find a solution.

The poignant and contrasting romantic tales of three women. (Playlist Global)

A contemporary play follows the journeys of six young individuals as they passionately pursue their dreams. (DramaWiki)

Xu Ke Yi, a skilled manager, takes her artist Gao Jun Yu to a resort for a New Year's Eve show, hoping to deepen their relationship beyond a professional level. Unfortunately, things do not go as planned. While trying to find comfort by the shore, she meets Hou Hao, a quiet onlooker who offers her much-needed support and warmth. Also staying at the resort are Song Xiao Ke and Chen Bin Bin, a long-married couple with two children. Song Xiao Ke, a successful professional, considers ending her marriage due to Chen Bin Bin's lack of ambition. Despite their issues, they maintain a facade for the sake of their children. Chen Bin Bin, feeling regretful, makes efforts to win her back.

The Lam family comprises 4 brothers and one sister, with Yat Gong as the eldest and Sik Sui as the third brother. Living across from them was the Gei family, which consisted of the father, the eldest sister Hoi Sum, the middle sister Mei Lai, and the youngest brother Chong Ming. Cheung Bik Fan and Yat Gong were previously in a relationship but eventually ended it. The main storylines involve the romantic entanglement between Yat Gong, Hoi Sum, and Bik Fan, Hoi Sum's flower tea business, and the love affair between Mei Lai and Sik Sui.

Park Ri Hwan and Kim Haeng Ah have been friends since childhood, yet they are polar opposites. Ri Hwan, who serves as the director of a traditional medicine hospital, dedicates himself to the well-being of his patients and his mother. In contrast, Haeng Ah approaches life with a spirited and determined attitude as a radio producer. Nevertheless, despite their contrasting personalities and the passage of time, Ri Hwan and Haeng Ah are a perfect match for one another.

Lan Fei is a stylish and happy housewife who is described as "multi-functional". She is married to a caring architect and has a smart and lively son. Her circle of friends includes Man Fung Wa, a career-focused individual, and Ma Si Leui, a beautiful and wealthy wife. Despite their differing personalities and perspectives on love, all three women have faced challenges in their romantic lives. Lan Fei's marriage crumbles when she discovers her husband's infidelity. To help with her mortgage, she decides to rent out a room in her home, which leads her to meet Wing Ho Tin, a tall, attractive, and affluent man.

Katagiri Sayo, an office worker at a prominent IT firm, is a firm believer in the idea that hard work will lead to success. Morimoto Miharu, a nurse, is beginning to lose hope in her long-standing relationship with her boyfriend Ryota. Yamashita Miwa, an office worker at a bank, struggles with low self-esteem and is quick to give herself up when asked. On the other hand, Matsuoka Akane, a confident company secretary with a mysterious past, exudes beauty that turns heads wherever she goes. These four women embark on a journey to find their life partners in pursuit of happiness. The government's covert organization, Peanut Butter Sandwiches, known for its matchmaking support, springs into action. Will these women, each with their own unique perspectives on marriage, find the encounters that will change their lives forever?

Thrifty father Song Young Dal and his spouse Jang Ok Boon have four grown children: stunt performer Joon Sun, homemaker Ga Hee, pediatric doctor Na Hee, and intern Da Hee

Shin Se Kyung and Shin Shin Ae are sisters who take up positions as maids in the household of President Lee Sun Jae after their father, Shin Dal Ho, abandons them due to financial troubles, leaving them to survive on their own. Having spent their lives in the mountains, the sisters find the city and its surroundings to be both fascinating and unfamiliar, particularly for the younger sibling, Shin Ae. Residing with President Lee are his daughter, Lee Hyun Kyung; son-in-law, Jung Bo Suk; aspiring doctor son, Lee Ji Hun; grandson, Jung Jun Hyuk, a high school student; and granddaughter, Jung Hae Ri. Additionally, Jun Hyuk's school dean, Kim Ja Ok, harbors feelings for the widowed President Lee.

Five young women in their twenties move into a home named "Belle Epoque," which translates to "a beautiful era" in French. Each woman brings her own unique personality, background, and challenges. Alongside the five, they sense a sixth entity—a ghost residing in the house, perceived differently by each of them. As the girls develop a bond of understanding and grow closer, they navigate their individual struggles while experiencing the ups and downs of their vibrant twenties. The drama explores their challenges and experiences related to relationships—both within their friend groups and in dating, as well as their interactions with one another—and encompasses a variety of life events, such as college credits, part-time jobs, drinking, aspirations, and dreams. (JTBC)

Xue Hua, Huo Hua, Lang Hua, and Yan Hua grew up as close friends, united by their musical abilities and a vow to always stay together. However, they were separated when they were adopted by different families. Many years later, Ye Fan (formerly known as Huo Hua) learns that Xue Hua, now known as Angel and working as a singer in France, is believed to be dead. Her ex-boyfriend and the principal of the Music Academy, Qi Yuan, is the main suspect. Seeking vengeance and the truth, Ye Fan enrolls in a French Music Academy with the plan to seduce Qi Yuan's younger brother, Qi Fei. But her feelings become muddled as she falls in love with Qi Fei. Struggling between her mission and her emotions, Ye Fan returns to Shanghai to help her family and search for her other friends, Lang Hua and Yan Hua. Qi Fei follows her to Shanghai to compete in a Piano Championship, determined to win her heart back and uncover the truth behind Angel's death. As hidden truths come to light, true love prevails, and Qi Fei and Ye Fan realize their deep connection, not only through music but in life as well.

When three famished girls come together, it's essential to share their romantic escapades! If the food is delicious, it has zero calories; if you chat about love while dining, it counts as -999999 calories. (Dramawiki)

At a crucial moment in her life, Lin Chun Jiao, a woman on the brink of turning 30, is dealing with challenges in both her professional and personal life

Lee Yoon Ho, an avid motorcycle enthusiast known for his impressive high kicks and frequent brawls at school, and his brother Lee Min Ho, who spends his time on scale models and blogging, are siblings born just a year apart but sharing the same classroom. These two characters represent starkly contrasting portrayals of Korean teenagers in a humorous light. Additionally, there's their family to consider. Their father, a full-time stock trader since losing his job, remains optimistic yet somewhat reckless; their mother, an acupuncturist, exudes an excessive amount of confidence; their grandfather has an insatiable love for money; and their grandmother often finds herself outmatched by her daughter-in-law in their ongoing disputes. Their uncle, Lee Min Yong, is a 27-year-old single father who, after experiencing a rushed marriage and a swift divorce, is reveling in the dating world while navigating complex emotions with his ex-wife, Shin Ji. "Smooth High Kick!" is a situational comedy that humorously depicts the interactions of the main characters as their lives intersect. Nevertheless, as the story unfolds, the unexpected secrets of their seemingly ordinary acquaintances begin to emerge one by one.

Fang Le and Yuan Yuan's relationship is facing challenges due to their lack of children. Fang Le is eager to expand their family, while Yuan Yuan is prioritizing her career over starting a family.

Wu Gong and Jiang Li, once married but now divorced, find themselves working together in the same company by a stroke of luck. Jiang Li becomes Wu Gong's boss, leading to a series of humorous conflicts. Meanwhile, Wu Gong's sister, Wu Lin Fei, and her ex-husband, Qiu Dong Yang, publicly reveal their hidden love and marriage. Witnessing the dedication of this young couple in love inspires Wu Gong and Jiang Li to reconcile and give their relationship another chance. Despite facing challenges, they overcome them with love and ultimately find happiness together.

This is the tale of three cousins who face various challenges in the real world and each find love along the way. The first cousin, Zhao Qing Chu, is a determined young lawyer with big dreams who falls for Zhou Jin, a wealthy man with a mysterious past. Qian Xiao Yang, the second cousin, is striving to make a life for herself in the bustling city, despite her mother's wishes for her to stay in their small town and pursue a career in nursing. Xiao Yang soon learns that city life is more challenging than she anticipated, especially when she meets Fang Yu and a string of misunderstandings and adventures ensue. Lastly, Li Pi Li is the youngest cousin who was sent to England by her hopeful mother in hopes of attending Cambridge. However, Pi Li shatters her mother's expectations by choosing to pursue a career as a chef instead, even going as far as obtaining a fake acceptance letter from Cambridge. What lies ahead for these three young women? (DramaWiki)

Nonstop, a South Korean sitcom, premiered its initial season on MBC in 2000, followed by five more seasons. The show gained popularity for featuring a talented cast of young celebrities, some of whom rose to fame after debuting on the show. Each season of Nonstop showcases the comical daily escapades of a group of college students, along with their friends and family members.

Nam Ha Jin is a compassionate plastic surgeon who has been in a loving relationship with Yeo Reum for three years. However, their lives take a turn when her former boyfriend, Kang Tae Ha, unexpectedly shows up and pleads for her forgiveness.

Laurel Tree Tailor Shop, a family-run establishment, has been operating for nearly a century. The master tailor, Lee Man Sool, has mastered the rare skill of crafting bespoke suits. After deciding to leave, Man Sool leaves behind a note for his wife, instructing her to sell the traditional shop, as he believes it can no longer sustain itself and lacks the strength to do it himself. His family—his wife, son, and daughter—are shocked by his choice. Meanwhile, his former apprentice is heartbroken upon hearing of Man Sool’s departure and considers returning to the shop, a move his wife prohibits. Family dynamics become complicated when Dong Jin unexpectedly loses his position as president of his father-in-law’s company, and his wife initiates divorce proceedings. Convinced that returning to his father's tailor shop is his best option, Dong Jin makes that decision. The seamstresses are eager to keep the shop running until their boss returns, but one woman is hesitant due to her negative experiences with Dong Jin. What will it take to rescue this cherished community shop? (Viki)

In life, things do not always go according to plan. Li Xiao Mei, a successful manager at a wedding consulting company, discovers she needs to undergo a procedure to remove her uterus. In order to fulfill her dream of having a child, Xiao Mei decides to use a sperm donor before the operation. Meanwhile, a wedding dress designer named Liu Zi Jun falls for Xiao Mei and competes for her affection against her new boss, Huang Shi Jia. Who will Xiao Mei ultimately choose to marry?

Five men and four women share a single apartment in the Chinese sitcom iPartment, often compared to the popular show Friends. Filled with witty banter, humor, and references to history and pop culture, iPartment follows the amusing, bizarre, romantic, and heartwarming escapades of the Love Apartment residents. Although Shanghai is a vast city, they all reside in the same building, occupying two separate units. Two of the residents, Tie Zhu and Er Niu, finally meet by chance and eventually fall in love, leading to a joyous wedding ceremony. In a touching gesture, the building owner renames the building "Love Apartment" in their honor and offers discounts on rent, water, and electricity to all couples residing there. Wedding crashers Lu Zi Qiao and Chen Mei Jia, despite their mutual dislike, cannot resist the temptation to join the Love Apartment community. However, their plan to deceive the other residents proves to be more challenging than expected.

This marks yet another season of the Nonstop sitcom, which portrays the daily experiences of students residing in a dormitory.

Lee Kang Hyun works as a manager for a firm that arranges dates for individuals who have gone through a divorce. She encounters a divorce lawyer named Park Hyun Soo, and they start a romantic relationship.

Bang Myeong Su, a celebrated webtoon author, creates a series that explores his past romantic experiences, highlighting interactions with four former girlfriends: an older woman who is divorced, a successful employee at an investment firm, and a struggling actress. The webtoon reveals his love life and quickly becomes a phenomenon, turning Myeong Su into a figure who is both adored and criticized. His creation is later turned into a film. Kim Su Jin, a film producer eager to breathe new life into her faltering company, unwittingly agrees to adapt Myeong Su's webtoon. To her astonishment, she discovers that Myeong Su is her ex-boyfriend and that she is one of the women portrayed in his narrative. As the filming commences, all of Myeong Su's past relationships come back into his life at the same time, injecting further drama into the production.

Once, mothers were girls too, and just because they are no longer in their youth doesn't mean they are incapable of love. This heartfelt family drama revolves around Lee Soon Jin, a mother who brought up her four kids on her own and managed a restaurant by herself to provide for their financial needs.

The story revolves around Oh Eun Soo and Kim Bit Na, a former teacher and her student, who reunite years later after marrying siblings Yoon Soo Ho and Yoon Soo Hyun. Their families blend even further when their parents remarry, making them stepsisters.

Jang Mi Young was a content mother of two and happily married until she discovered that her husband was unfaithful. This revelation led to their divorce, resulting in her ex-husband and his new wife receiving custody of the children. Mi Young now faces the challenge of starting anew and revitalizing her career after spending years as a homemaker. Luckily, she has the support of a charming younger friend, Nam KyungSoo, who feels compassion for her situation and is eager to assist her in regaining her independence.

"Operation Love" follows the journey of a man who journeys through time to alter his destiny with his first love, who is on the verge of marrying someone else in the present. (Soompi)

After graduating from Ying De Xue Yuan, F4 decides to go on a graduation trip to Spain. Dao Ming Si invites Shan Cai to join them, secretly hoping to spend time alone with her. During the trip, Shan Cai and Dao Ming Si become inseparable. Before leaving for Spain, Hua Ze Lei gives Dao Ming Si an envelope with valuable advice inside. The advice is to propose to Shan Cai in an old church with a special legend. Prepared with a "Meteor Ring" for the proposal, Dao Ming Si plans to ask Shan Cai to marry him in a church symbolizing love. However, on the way to the church, a car accident causes Dao Ming Si to lose his memory. He meets Ye Sha, who helps and cares for him. Shan Cai, worried about Dao Ming Si's sudden disappearance, seeks help from Jing. The other F4 members rush to Spain upon hearing the news. The story unfolds with Shan Cai's efforts to find Dao Ming Si and help him recover his memory. Meanwhile, the love stories of Xi Men and Mei Zuo are also revealed, shedding light on Xi Men's playboy reputation and Mei Zuo's romantic history since childhood.

The narrative of Vice-Principal Kim and his spouse, along with the challenges and hardships they encounter in their quest to build a loving and joyful family.

Ha Yun Seo, a self-assured and esteemed team leader, is employed at a large corporation where her younger partner, Seo Ju Won, also works. Unbeknownst to her, Ju Won is the offspring of the wealthy family that owns the company. When Ju Won's mother offers Yun Seo a sum of money to break off their relationship, Yun Seo, influenced by a difficult past, agrees, convinced that love is unattainable. Nevertheless, Ju Won, motivated by his belief in love, refuses to surrender and endeavors to win her back.

Prime Minister Kwon Yool is effective in his role, yet he faces challenges in raising his three children by himself. Nam Da Jung is an energetic reporter, but she frequently finds herself missing out on significant stories. When she pursues Prime Minister Kwon for an enticing expose, she discovers far more than she expected. For Christmas, Kwon Yool's children receive a mother, and that mother turns out to be Nam Da Jung.

Asahi, a 23-year-old young man, captivates those around him with his charming smile, words, and talents. Chatani Kashiko, a 35-year-old employee at a small advertising firm, struggles with feelings of low self-worth. On the other hand, Sato Wataru is a vibrant woman who works as a behind-the-scenes actress for a small theater company owned by her partner, who occasionally has her ghostwrite for him. Kashiko and Wataru were once close friends in high school and unexpectedly reconnect through their interactions with Asahi. (DramaWiki)

Zhang Ying Xue is a single mother who has custody of her child and works as a nurse in a hospital. She meets Liu Jia Cheng, who is the Dean, at her sister Xiao Jun's wedding to Jia Cheng's younger brother, Jia You. Due to her former mother-in-law needing to return to care for her grandson, a lavish wedding had to be organized. This caused dissatisfaction from Jia Cheng's mother, Zhu Zhu, towards Ying Xue's family. The story revolves around how the lives of these four individuals are impacted by family opposition, financial struggles, and the reappearance of Ying Xue's ex-husband.

Min Yeong is employed as a dating agent, and although her profession demands that she pairs clients according to their social statuses, she holds the belief that love should be free of limitations

Troubled teenager Yu, at 17 years old, is the son of a widowed priest engaged in a forbidden romance with a parishioner. Yu is deeply affected by his father's hypocritical religious devotion and takes his own wrongdoing - secretly taking inappropriate photos of schoolgirls - very seriously, to the point where he turns it into a source of income. Yu is reserving his first intimate experience for the perfect girl, whom he believes he has found in Yoko, a rebellious schoolgirl who has a strong dislike for men and enjoys getting physical with them. Despite his strong feelings for Yoko, winning her affections proves to be a challenging task, especially with the interference of a zealous cult recruiter named Aya who also has her sights set on Yoko.

Saionji, an employee of a household management app who avoids doing housework, is relishing the newfound freedom of single life she has achieved after 38 years. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Kusumi, a brilliant engineer from Silicon Valley who harbors a significant "secret." This tale revolves around love and family dynamics, as Saionji-san, lacking in housekeeping abilities, embarks on a new challenge.

This marks yet another season of the Nonstop sitcom, which depicts the daily experiences of students residing in a dormitory.

Min Sa Rin has seamlessly adjusted to her role as a daughter-in-law and is navigating through life without major issues. Unexpectedly, she finds herself entangled in a mysterious case.

After their father's factory closed due to the recession, Xiao Xun and her sister Chanel found themselves under the care of Mimi-chan, a glamorous police detective and family friend, as their parents evaded debt collectors. To make ends meet, the sisters decided to take in a new roommate named Lee Wei. Lee Wei, who happened to be the younger sibling of a notorious crime boss named Lee Xiong, harbored ambitions of following in his brother's criminal footsteps despite his exceptional intelligence that seemed better suited for a different path. Lee Xiong, however, insisted that Lee Wei attend college and lead a respectable life, a demand that Lee Wei adamantly refused. As a result, Lee Wei was sent to Mimi-chan for guidance and positive influence, given her law enforcement background. Over the course of a peculiar and eventful summer, these individuals from contrasting backgrounds would coexist under one roof and gain valuable insights into the complexities of life.

Chun Jiao vividly recalls the day she stood outside Zhi Ming's room as a young girl on a rainy summer day. Upon opening the door, she was shocked to see her boyfriend kissing another girl. Although Zhi Ming's face has become fuzzy in her memory, she can still recall that they were listening to the infamous Mayday song "Zhi Ming and Chun Jiao." Several years later, fate brought them together again, but this time Zhi Ming was under her authority. Now, she sees an opportunity to seek her revenge.

Everyone experiences their first love, and often, it doesn't conclude on a joyful note. Jin Bo Ra is not exempt from this reality, facing both her first love and a daunting predicament. The man she adores deeply is revealed to be the son of her mother's partner. She never anticipated that her affection would fade away so quickly. Moreover, she failed to fully communicate her feelings. She learned the hard way that if you miss that chance and that moment, love can evaporate like ice cream in the sun.

This Korean web drama weaves together four unexpected romance narratives that explore the journey of self-discovery and the search for true love—perhaps even your soulmate. (AsianCrush)

Xia Dong Hai, a children's drama director who has been through a divorce, returns to Beijing from the United States with his young son Xia Yu (often referred to as "Little Yu") and daughter Xiao Xue (also known as "Little Xue"). He plans to settle down with Liu Mei, a divorced woman who has a son named Liu Xing from her previous marriage. Despite the unconventional family dynamics, the five of them live happily together in a modern flat in Beijing. The storyline follows the family members as they navigate through various challenges in life and work together to overcome them. This family structure deviates from the typical one-child policy in modern Chinese families.

Shintaro, with hard work and dedication, there is a possibility of achieving nobility in the future. A town situated in the heart of the world during the night, known as the night ring. In this town controlled by hosts, clubs compete fiercely for dominance. They compare sales, drinks, and conflicts to determine the winner. In this place, winning is everything, regardless of the game being played. There is no influence of law enforcement or police. In a different part of the world, there lived a man who did not partake in the extravagant night ring lifestyle. Shintaro, the president of the civil engineering company "All-day Civil Engineering" passed down from his parents, toils in mud and sweat every day. He leads a modest yet fulfilling life with his employees. One day, the representative of the top night ring club "Texas" and Shintaro's brother make an appearance. Meanwhile, at St. Brilliant Academy following the Prince Championship, Kouki Tendo, Kyogoku Ryu, Hiura Kaiji, and Riku Odajima exhibit unusual behavior. A connection forms among the four students before the basketball tournament. And who is the individual linking the Night Rings to St. Brilliant School? Brothers, friends, best friends. Each one prepares for a battle strengthened by their familial bond in order to protect what is important to them.

December Fever narrates the perilous romance between a married woman and a man on the brink of death. The plot features a woman who finds herself drawn to another man, along with the young suitor attempting to win her over, and the individuals pursuing them. The story explores themes of hypocrisy and double standards, highlighting those who make sacrifices for their families. Additionally, it delves into the relationship between a father and his ailing son, as well as the tensions involving their mothers-in-law. With its engaging and comedic characters, the narrative reflects the nuances of everyday life. (DramaWiki)